Climate & Sustainability

Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency

Denver is accelerating towards a future where all neighborhoods are powered by clean energy and protected from climate risks. See how we're doing it with policy, action, and ways for you to join the movement.

Climate Investments

Denver has invested hundreds of millions of dollars into our communities to advance our climate goals.

Compost

Learn more about Denver’s compost service and the citywide compost rollout.

Disposable Bag Fee and Plastic Bag Ban

Denver’s Fee on Disposable Bags requires retail stores to charge 10 cents for each disposable bag provided to customers at checkout and bans the use of plastic bags entirely.

Recycle

Don't waste the good stuff, with Denver's single stream recycling collection. Learn more about what we accept by searching the Recycling Directory and checking electronics recycling guidelines.

Skip the Stuff and Foam Ban

Restaurants in Denver are prohibited from using foam to-go containers of any kind or from providing disposable cutlery, except by customer request.